I believe that it’s left for an individual to decide what he/she wants for themselves, one can decide what he want for his life, it’s not new that gambling platforms strictly warn against under age gambling, for one to mere register to any gambling site that shows that he/she has agree to whatever the outcome gambling might bring and should bear the consequences of their actions. Also we have the freedom to choose which path we will like to follow, either the path of self-destruction or the other way around. People with gambling problems, can choose to do better for themselves self-awareness like you said is very paramount, know when to stop and withdraw. Better still learn when to go for breaks, stay away from gambling for a while no matter how well it’s going for you with that one can do without gambling.
It is very much important for one to cultivate these qualities; discipline and self awareness or better still stay away from gambling if he can’t keep up after all gambling is not the only thing that can save you. Gambling is mainly for the fun with a little bit of expectation. Basically emotions are bound to rise because you are actually staking you hard earn money and hoping to win so it naturally normal to feel some emotions while gambling, but it how we control our emotions that makes us discipline and responsible.
It is up to the individual to choose whether to gamble or stay away from gambling. Casinos also always warn all their users to be able to gamble responsibly. But the problem is that not everyone can do it because of the temptation of gambling, so those who cannot control themselves will fall deeper into gambling, and that is not the casino's fault. Those who use gambling excessively should have known from the start of their gambling that gambling can make them forget to stop gambling and can cause even more losses. And when they know the risks of gambling, they should be able to prevent anything that could have a bad impact on their lives, especially preventing losing a lot of money because when someone gambles too often, there is a tendency for them to always return to gambling even without self control. That is why a person must know when he should stop gambling so that he does not gamble excessively so that he can prevent the bad effects that could occur. And to be able to say that he has had enough gambling requires continuous practice so that he can get used to always stopping gambling on time. When he gets used to knowing when he has to stop gambling, he will only see gambling as a place to have fun in his free time and will not gamble for too long or excessively because it could have a bad impact on him.